{"id":4110,"date":"2016-04-22T14:10:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T13:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/?p=51397"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:22:14","slug":"real-roman-pizzas-burnt-crusts-and-skirts-of-forty-year-olds-at-sugo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2016\/04\/22\/real-roman-pizzas-burnt-crusts-and-skirts-of-forty-year-olds-at-sugo\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Roman pizzas, burnt crusts and skirts of forty-year olds at Sugo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The service is quick<\/span><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

At Sugo in Aert van Nesstraat, you\u2019re sitting in a caf\u00e9, but you\u2019re eating pizza. Slices of pizza, to be precise. Pizza that is tastier than any pizza you can buy in Rome.<\/p>\n

Because Rome, the height of civilization, is the inspiration behind this caf\u00e9; there\u2019s definitely no hiding that. The words \u2018Real Roman pizza\u2019 are written everywhere. The fact that such a caf\u00e9 is the Italian equivalent of a Dutch snack bar is by the by. Sugo is the first of a kind in the Netherlands. So, by extension, it\u2019s cool.<\/p>\n

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The 'real Roman pizzas'<\/span><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Burnt pizza crusts<\/h3>

The door is open. Not out of hospitality, but to let some air in. There\u2019s a burning smell \u2026 or rather, there\u2019s a smell of burnt pizza crusts. Extremely tasty slices of pizza are on display as you order at the counter, and an assistant then brings your food to your table. That employee cuts the large pizzas into slices with scissors \u2013 so much for Italian tradition.<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9 is small, so it\u2019s jam-packed around dinnertime. After seven it starts to quieten down. There are high stools, benches and chairs. That gives a playful effect, but also means that yours truly \u2013 sitting on a low bench \u2013 gets an eyeful under the skirt of a forty-year old sitting on a high stool in front of him. Buono appetito<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Better than McDonald's<\/h3>

Once that image has finally been removed from my retina, my eye catches a pair of turtle doves sat a few tables back. A heavily made up girl is sitting across from an extremely awkward boy. They ask each other general questions. A first date? In any case, the setting is ideal. The atmosphere at Sugo is casual, they serve you quickly and you\u2019re on your way out the door just as fast. The portions are that<\/em> small.<\/p>\n

To some extent, Sugo has something of a fast-food chain about it. Note, for example, the McDonald\u2019s-like bins where you have to throw away your own rubbish \u2013 read: burnt crusts. Only, the food is at Sugo better. Much better. It could definitely teach McDonald\u2019s and a few Romans a thing or two.<\/p>\n

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Your reviewer eats his pizza<\/span><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\t

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FINAL VERDICT:<\/p>\n

Atmosphere: 8<\/p>\n

Student vibe: 7,5<\/p>\n

Pick up potential: 7<\/p>\n

Beer: 2,80 euro<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n

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